Ancef

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIBIOTIC

CEFAZOLIN / ANCEF

DESCRIPTION / ACTION:

• Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
• Cefazolin is often used pre-operatively to reduce the risk of surgical infections

INDICATIONS:

• Open extremity fracture
• Penetrating trauma to the torso

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS

• Diarrhea
• Skin reactions (rash)
• Allergic reaction

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Reconstitute as per manufacturer directions.
• Do not piggy back it with any other medications. It must be on its own IV. If severe bleeding, TXA is the priority.
  • Adult - 1g IV x1 dose.
  • Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 1g